Beef Pita Burgers

SERVES 4 | 20 MINS PREP | 16 MINS COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS

500g premium beef mince

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

4 spring onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

A pinch of chilli flakes

To serve

1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt

2 tbsp mint leaves, shredded

4 pita bread

Lettuce

100g blue vein cheese, crumbled

METHOD

Place all patty ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Season and shape into 4 large patties.

Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat or heat a barbecue plate until hot. 

Cook the patties for 16-18 minutes, turning and cooking the sides as well until they are cooked through.

Mix together the yoghurt and mint.

Warm or toast the pitas.

Place salad leaves moistened with a little yoghurt and mint dressing into the pita, follow with the beef patty and a scattering of blue cheese.

Serve with remaining yoghurt and mint dressing in a small bowl.

Recipe & images thanks to recipes.co.nz

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